One of the most misunderstood aspects of enjoying fine wines is the concept of aging. To an extent, we all know that most wines need to be aged a certain amount of time before they are ready to drink - but beyond this, it almost seems to be the realm of magic and folklore. To help us all better understand the concept of cellaring wine, we had a chance to chat with Marcus Notaro, Head Winemaker of the legendary Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.

The holidays are fast approaching. Your home may be a place where your family will gather. Everything seems to be going well.

When you walk onto a car dealership lot, you are immediately met with salespeople who are trying to get you into a new car. They use psychology to make you buy now instead of continuing to shop around. In this blog post, we will explore some of the ways that dealerships use psychology to influence your purchasing decisions. We will also provide tips on how to resist these tactics and buy the car that is right for you!

For many of us, the festive period, with Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year, tends to be the most expensive time of the year. We have gifts to buy, food and drinks to put money into, vacations to pay for, outfits to splurge on, and more.

Many of you gentlemen have at one point or another made a snide comment about "women drivers" but did you know that statistically women are much safer drivers? This results in a gender disparity in terms of how much men page for auto insurance too. While this is probably a fair result based on our gender's propensity to be more aggressive - it is unfair to penalize the rest of us who are contentious drivers. Luckily that has ended in California.

When it comes to guys weekend getaways, many men are often concerned about the cost. After all, who wants to blow their entire budget on a short trip? Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make your getaway more affordable without sacrificing any of the fun. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 tips for spending less and saving up for the larger expenses. So whether you're looking to save up for a bigger trip later on or just want to keep your costs down, these tips will help!

No one enters into a marriage expecting to get divorced. But, unfortunately, it happens. If you find yourself in the midst of a contested divorce, you may be wondering what your options are. One option that is often overlooked is mediation. If you and your spouse are having trouble agreeing on key issues, it may be a good option for you. In mediation, both parties meet with a neutral third party (the mediator) to try to reach an agreement on the terms of the divorce.

Moving is one of the most stressful life events. Even if you're excited about the prospect of a new home and a new beginning, packing up everything you own, saying goodbye to friends and neighbors, and starting over again in unfamiliar surroundings can be overwhelming.

When you are a starting entrepreneur, you may think there is nothing special you should know about finances except the starting price to enter the market. But in a while, when your business runs well and starts growing, you will need to make confident decisions requiring a deeper understanding of financial operations and investments. On the one hand, you can hire a financial advisor to help you understand some financial issues, but nobody will help you see the complete financial picture of your business but you.

Everywhere you look there are military discounts, priority lines, and other courtesies that Americans have created to honor and support our men and women serving in the armed forces. While most people think of the big benefits like low-cost housing and free or extremely cheap college tuition, there are a lot more benefits to joining the military that most people don't consider.

If you have received a letter in the mail inviting you to join a class action lawsuit, it is important to understand what that means before making any decisions. A class action lawsuit is a type of legal proceeding where a group of people with similar claims against the same defendant file their cases together. This allows for one or more lawyers to represent the group as a whole, which can be beneficial when seeking compensation. However, there are some things you should know before deciding whether or not to join a class action lawsuit.

Everyone has had a job at one point in life or another and some of us have chosen to simply hop from one job to the next without figuring out how to develop this progression into a career. In many ways, my peers - other bloggers - do the same thing. They start with a work of passion - sharing food photos, political opinions, or thoughts about their favorite cars and travel destinations. In fact, that's how I got started too. For me now though, this is my career and that means that it's more than just making money doing things for other people. I'm in control and while that doesn't eliminate risk or heartbreak... it is an unbelievable feeling knowing that I'm focused on refining my talents, developing my skills, refusing to sit back and assume I know everything, and in fact constantly trying to advance in every aspect of what I do.

What is a mansion? That's one of those subjects of late night debates way after you're supposed to have left a party but just aren't ready to go home. For some guys it is as simple as it being just a really big house, while others look at it as something particularly luxurious. What makes a big house a mansion, though? Could a really big doublewide be a mansion? There are both quantifiable and non-quantifiable standards for what defines this beacon of success. Let's take a look and try to answer this question.

If you've been injured in a car accident and the other driver is uninsured, you may be wondering what to do next. This can be a very frightening and confusing time, especially if you are dealing with serious injuries. In this blog post, we will discuss some of your options and help you navigate through this difficult situation.

If you're a retail business owner who is looking to expand to Europe, you're in for an exciting but challenging journey. Every European country has its own unique set of laws and cultural norms, so you must do your research before making any decisions. In this blog post, we'll provide some tips on how to succeed in a new market and avoid common mistakes made by expanding businesses.

Medicare insures those age 65 or over to help with the cost of medical services. A number of different plans and options exist for those who will enter the Medicare system. To understand your rights and options, it helps to explore Original Medicare, what it does and does not cover, and your out-of-pocket responsibilities even while you're on Medicare.

Dogs are a part of the family and we want to do everything we can to keep them healthy and happy. One important aspect of dog health is keeping their skin healthy. Dogs can get skin problems for many reasons, including allergies, parasites, and contact with irritants. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 tips for helping your dog maintain healthy skin!

Many adults struggle with their health. The necessary changes to live a happier and healthier life can feel all but impossible to many. While improving your health and wellbeing does require a commitment, those improvements can often come from small, manageable changes. Instead of trying to make sweeping, drastic modifications, here are a few life-changing, easy habits that are both sustainable and will leave you feeling happier and healthier.

While many of our cultural and societal views and opinions have changed over time, addiction and people facing substance dependencies still face a lot of stigma. Much of this stigma is born from inability or unwillingness to understand addictions, leading to a lack of compassion and ill-informed negative connotations.

How long can you store wine? That is a question that many people have, and it is not an easy one to answer. The truth is, the length of time that wine will last depends on a variety of factors including the type of wine, how it is stored, the quality of the wine, and even the climate where you live. In this blog post, we will take a look at different types of wines and how long they are likely to last under different conditions.